CAverage · score 57/100 · #79 of 209 in Colorado
Uptown Care Center
745 E 18Th Ave, Denver, CO 80203 · 79 certified beds · For profit - Corporation
Staffing 3.0 nurse hours per resident-daybottom quarter in Colorado
5 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 20)top quarter
$8,278 in fines in 3 years
Why Uptown Care Center is graded C
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Colorado nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 79 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Uptown Care Center at a Glance
C
57/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 2.99 h.
14th pctHealth inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 20.
88th pctQuality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 5.
76th pctPenalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $8,278 fines, 0 denials.
54th pctCMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
4/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Colorado, medium facilities · CMS record 065311 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address745 E 18Th Ave, Denver, CO 80203
Phone3038600500
CountyDenver
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Certified beds79
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.